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GONZALES - State Representative Eddie Lambert (R) sat down with John Pastorek on 2une In Wednesday to talk about the LA 42 widening project.

Work is now underway to widen the road from two to four lanes from Airline Hwy. to Hwy. 44. There are also plans to add a sidewalk and bike path.

For the first phase of the project, crews will clear-cut sides of the road and install a new sewer system. Actual roadwork will begin once the first phase is complete. The entire project should be completed by summer of 2016.

Watch the video for more information and Rep. Lambert's take on the project.